Trump Calls on Republicans to End Filibuster in Shutdown Fight
The president said it was time for G.O.P. leaders to get rid of the longstanding rule requiring most Senate legislation to have 60 votes to pass. Source: Original News
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Trump Returns to White House in Time to Greet Trick-or-Treaters
President Trump, who did not wear a costume, and the first lady handed out candy at the annual Halloween celebration at the White House. Source: Original News
Ohio Republicans Gain Ground in Push for More Seats in Congress
The map, which is expected to be approved on Friday morning by the state’s redistricting commission, improves Republicans’ odds of picking up two more seats. Source: Original News
Air Controller Shortage Causes Delays in Orlando and at Other Major Airports
The F.A.A. warned that a lack of certified air traffic controllers in Orlando could cause delays throughout the East Coast. Source: Original News
A Top Trump Official Had to Sell His Stock. He May Have Saved Millions.
Frank Bisignano, who holds top jobs at the Social Security Administration and the I.R.S., sold his stake in Fiserv before the company’s stock cratered this week. Source: Original News
What to Know About US Nuclear Weapons as Trump Threatens to Restart Testing
Though the country’s nuclear arsenal has undergone no explosive testing for decades, federal experts say it can reliably obliterate targets halfway around the globe. Source: Original News
Amazon’s Profit Is Up 38% on Strong Performance
After unexpectedly strong sales and profits across its consumer and cloud businesses, the tech giant said another strong quarter might be ahead. Source: Original News
Apple’s iPhones Fuel Record Sales and Profit
The company’s revenue rose to above $100 billion in the quarter for the first time, and profit soared 86 percent. Source: Original News
Trump’s Call to Resume Nuclear Testing After Decades Revives a Cold War Debate
President Trump explained the order by saying other, unnamed nations were testing their own nuclear weapons, even though no country has tested since 2017. Source: Original News
In China Truce on Tariffs and Rare Earths, National Security Controls Are Bargaining Chip
Some analysts say Beijing won a major victory in its trade talks: Getting the U.S. to withdraw a national security measure that previously was not under discussion. Source: Original News